Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Laredo Weekly Times in Laredo, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Laredo Weekly Times

Location

Laredo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1913

Page

8

Town boosting and editors in the raise of Texas

Tuesday’s Daily surveys town booster culture in Texas where local commercial groups hire secretaries or rely on journals to promote growth. It notes editors often lead publicity, warns of unpaid duties, and mentions boosting through newspapers, boards of trade, and pamphlets amid national issues and regional strikes.

Texas Weath Board of Trade Sam Laredo Times Mexican Chamber of Commerce Board of Prade Boosters

Saloon law timing and cross-town quips from papers

The Laredo Times notes saloon closing law enforced at 0:30 with all dispensaries shutting promptly. Various papers comment on politics, social roles, and playful quips about elections, suffrage, and humorous hometown disputes across Texas newspapers.

Noted Waporys and War Chants Across U S History

The piece discusses how two famous slogans Remember the Alamo and Remember the Maine fueled U S wars with Spanish speaking nations. It notes El Pais warning Mexico not to provoke another war cry and reflects on U S forgetfulness of petty grievances as a nation.

United States American Great Britain France England Mexico Spain Morro Castro San Juan Hill Pacific Elais Alamo Texas Palo Alto Mexico City Mission Santiago Maine el Pais

Foot Amputated After Train Accident at Depot

Enrique Ramos, about 29, attempted to catch a moving stock train leaving the pens. His left foot was crushed under a wheel and had to be amputated above the ankle at the hospital. Officials say the injury resulted from the victim’s decision to board the moving train, not employee negligence.

Enrique Ramos

Three cases transferred will make connection soon

In a San Antonio district court session Judge W S Anderson transferred three cases against Sheriff Amador Sanchez to Travis County for trial. The adultery case goes to the 43rd district court, while the assault to murder and having more deputies than allowed are moved to Travis County court. Remaining cases against Joseph Sanchez and Nidar go over to the next term.

Texas Houston Houston Post San Antonio Sheriff Sanchez National Rail Travis County Courts Amador Sanchez W. 8. Anderson 37Th District Court of Mullally Travis County Sanchez 43Rd District Court Anderson Joseph Nidar

Thrilling Escape At Star Two Reel Showing

A dramatic sequence features bloodthirsty lions attacking a baby girl and the baby’s river crossing as a cliffside struggle unfolds. The two reel spectacle promises a tense climax and reels tonight at the Star. Breeder notice invites hog breeders to view O. I. C. pigs and fencing at reasonable prices from J Armengol.

The Star

Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Heals Skin Erup tions

Unsightly spots cured by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment for itching burning or scaly skin. Quick relief and healing claimed with endorsements from customers and doctors. Available at druggists or by mail Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.

Bermuda Team Eyes San Antonio Series in Corpus Christi

The Bermuda baseball aggregation of Bermuda City, after winning two of three at Corpus Christi, plans a series with a top San Antonio independent team. Arrangements to bring the Alamo City club here are under way and should close soon, with Laredo showing strong local talent in the Corpus series.

Quanah Tribune London Houston Post Corpus Christi San Antonio Alamo City Laredo

Dr Jerry Ward Leaves Onion Farm for Bishop

Dr Jerry Ward, who has run an extensive onion farm near the city, has moved to Bishop to pursue diversified farming. He has been in the Bishop area for over a week preparing to begin agricultural work there.

Jerry Ward Bishop Osiness Bes Aster Boneh Bar Sprague School OF Law American Building Detroit Mies

Surprising Cure of Stomach Trouble

Mrs G Stengle of Plainfield New Jersey writes that after a month of stomach trouble and upset meals she tried Chamberlains Tablets read letters from cured users and has taken nearly three quarters of a package and can now eat almost everything. For sale by all dealers.

G. Stengle Plainfield N. J Chamberlain

Will Visit Old Home

Mr. J. E. Satterwhite, longtime Texas Mexican shops mechanic in Laredo, departed for Corpus Christi then Ingleside for a few days at the seaside, to New Orleans for a brief stay, and on to Virginia to spend the rest of the summer, returning to the city in the fall.

J. E. Satterwhite Laredo Corpus Christi Ingleside New Orleans Virginia

Pythians Meet in Conclave at Fargo

Fargo faces a two day Knight of Pythias gathering as the North Dakota grand lodge opens with the Ladies auxiliary in session. The joint event draws several hundred delegates and visitors from across the state in July.

Fargo N. D North Dakota Grand Lodge the Knights of Pythias

Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Safe Worm Removal

A historical advertisement sells Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy lozenge to rid children of worms and improve temper and health. It claims symptoms like grinding teeth and thirst signal infestation, with testimonials from Mrs. J A Brisbin of Elgin, IL. Sold by Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. at 25¢ and by Reed Drug Co. Sold in Philadelphia and St. Louis.

J. A. Brisbin Elgin, IL Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co Philadelphia St. Louis Reed Drug Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sary Ce Yree Paterson New Jersey Supreme Court Monclova Voice OF Texas Devine Galveston News Kia Wheeler Wilcox Ella Allce J. Hampton Jeff, McLemore Col. J. Hampton Sullivan Houston Chronicle Wilson Bryan Jim Lowry Honey Grove Signal Rome Nickel Bridal Emerald Isle Riviera Aguilares Road County Commissioners County Commissioners Court J. A. Rodriguez Tex National Railways of Nuevo Laredo Mojina Monterey Rodriguez Camaron J. Armengol San Antonio Tean Bermuda Baseball Agereration Physicians, Surgeons and Specialists Webb Co. Medical Society Dor. W. E. Lowrey Flores Ave Houston St R. A. Wilson Valdez H. Stow Garlick Richter Building A. E. Younkin Corner Market Plaza G. C. Hiatt Wilcox Block Telephone J. K. Thompson Lincoln St Civil Engineers Atlee & Foster Engineers Undertakers John Convery Architects Luthered & Company Western Union Telegraph Office State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney J. J. Cheney & Co Hall A. WW. Gleabon F. J. Chensy & Co Druegista Wake Liall Ady Laredo Roller Mills Ashington Hidalgo RED Bull Ick Joseph Wormser Bros G. M. Gittinger Webb County J. RM. Daniel CO Farragut Street Oung Rte Dr. King Paul Mathulka Buffalo N. Y Adv the Times Rexall Cascade Linen Rexal Store Cabinet Reed's Drug Store Times Office
Search Courier

Search the Laredo Weekly Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Laredo Weekly Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication